STV Group plc

About STV                       

STV is Scotland’s home of news and entertainment, serving audiences with quality content on air, online and on demand. STV’s broadcast channel, accessible free-to-air on all the main TV platforms in Scotland, reaches 3 million viewers each month and is home to some of the biggest and most popular shows on television. Flagship news programme STV News at Six continues to grow its audience share.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Journalist to join our team in Edinburgh. The Production Journalist will be responsible for covering news events throughout the country and providing content to the highest editorial and production standards for STV News, associated bulletins and digital platforms. You will be responsible for producing STV news bulletins across all STV platforms as appropriate and presenting material for our hourly bulletins and lunchtime news, as well as late bulletins.

The Production Journalist will also be assigned to the digital desk for agreed shifts across each rota period.

THE ROLE

·      Provide creative editorial input to the running order of bulletins.

·      Produce articles and other content to agreed standards for digital publication.

·      Generate ideas for stories/features and follow leads from a variety of sources.

·      Research, collate evidence and information to support stories using relevant information sources.

·      Delivery of off-diary video newsgathering to continue our focus on locally produced news coverage

·      Provide enhanced video acquisition to record and edit packages for broadcast and digital platforms.

·      Operate on specifically scheduled newsgathering to produce general news stories and specialist reports.

·      Preparation of scripts for packages and bulletins which adhere to legal guidelines

·      Presentation of news stories in a professional and unbiased manner.

·      Deliver polished package reports using editing software.

·      Assist in any other aspects of the work of the company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant related journalism experience gained within a broadcast environment.
• A detailed knowledge of the Scottish news agenda and the law as it affects Scotland.
• Experience of producing content for multiple platforms.
• A developed news sense, with the ability to handle major news stories, develop original news features and overall to deliver agenda-setting journalism.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-breaking News environment.
• An original approach to journalism with the confidence to develop innovative new ways of covering the news agenda.
• Able to develop an online presence through our digital platforms and the use of social media.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm, resilient, and adaptable in a dynamic live news environment.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and team working skills; ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, internal and external clients at all levels.
• Driven approach and use of own initiative to overcome challenges.
• A full UK drivers’ licence is essential

BENEFITS

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;

• 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Company pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• On-site occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

Join us

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be successful in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please email a full CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Closing date: 31 March 2023

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

STV Group plc

ABOUT US

STV is Scotland’s home of news, entertainment and drama, serving audiences with quality content on air, online and on demand.  STV’s broadcast channel reaches 3 million viewers each month, while STV Player, the UK’s fastest-growing broadcaster streaming service, is now pre-installed in three quarters of the UK’s connected TV homes. Multi-genre production company STV Studios – one of the UK’s leading content businesses – has an impressive track-record of success across a wide range of broadcasters, with recent productions including Screw; Murder Island; Catchphrase; Antiques Road Trip; Yorkshire Auction House; My Family Farm Rescue and Landmark.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team on a 9-month fixed-term contract basis to cover a period of maternity leave. The Senior Marketing Executive will work across all areas of the business playing an important role in supporting the business achieve its KPI’s. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable depth of experience in a marketing role delivering creative, results-driven multiplatform marketing campaigns in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and co-ordinating multi-platform marketing campaigns based on business priorities including briefing, development, execution, and post-campaign analysis.
• Manage and co-ordinate the STV Children’s Appeal Marketing strategy.
• Manage and co-ordinate STV award submissions strategy.
• Establishing strong relationships across the business and externally with agencies/ partners organisations.
• Co-ordinate and assist with other brand/content projects as required.
• Assist in any other aspect of the work of the company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably within a media environment.
• Evidence of understanding and implementing marketing principles and techniques.
• Proven experience of delivering Marketing campaigns across a variety of platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A positive and pro-active approach to problem solving and good time-management are essential.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to achieve commercial objectives.
• A passion for marketing, content, brand and customer engagement.

JOIN US

If you have a demonstrable track record of delivery in a related role, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 22 March 2023. Early applications are encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.  

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing [email protected].

STV Group plc

STV Creative (Commercial) is looking for an organised, dedicated and passionate Junior Creative Producer to join our award-winning team. If you are passionate about producing advertising, this is where to do it. We deliver razor sharp, multiplatform campaigns for our clients that cut through and help them stand out in the Scottish marketplace. Experts in STV, we use our insider product knowledge to help brands harness the power of our platforms and get results. 

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our Production Team, working alongside highly skilled creative, production and marketing professionals in an incredibly fast paced, creative commercial business.

What you’ll do:

·      Work as part of a small but nimble production team, collaborating with our Creative, Design and Sales Teams to deliver campaigns for external advertisers. 

·      Produce TV commercials at various budget levels across motion graphics, animation and small-scale live action formats.

·      Champion creativity and work closely with Creatives and Designers to develop stand-out creative campaigns that get results.

·      Create and manage production budgets and schedules, ensuring jobs are completed on time and to budget.

·      Commission and oversee external animators, graphic designers, editors and production crew.

·      Develop relationships with STV Commercial clients and understand their objectives to ensure a positive customer experience.

·      Ensure content produced answers the client brief and is compliant with legal & regulatory requirements.

·      Provide production support to Producers and Lead Producer on larger scale jobs as and when required.

·      Develop a comprehensive understanding of STV’s products and services in order to strategically champion STV and STV Creative.

·      Embrace new technologies/ creative techniques to the benefit of the team and the work we deliver.

·      Assist in any other aspects of the work of the Company as reasonably required.

What you’ll need:



·      Experience in a similar role in a production company or advertising agency environment.

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues and an ability to judge and adapt to each situation effectively.

·      Experience of pre-production/ production/ post-production processes, including craft roles, facility/ technical requirements, health and safety legislation.

·      Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and work across multiple projects simultaneously.

·      Excellent organisational skills with a highly developed attention to detail and accuracy, including written presentation skills.

·      Demonstrable passion for television, advertising and marketing, and an understanding of changing media landscape and broadcast and digital platforms.

·      Excellent PC and MAC skills.

·      An understanding of BCAP, CAP and Ofcom Codes.

·      Full, clean driver’s licence.

Interested in this role? Send a one-page CV and covering letter explaining why you’re the right person to: [email protected]

Early applications are encouraged and due to the anticipated high volume of applications received for this vacancy only candidate who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted further in this regard.

The closing date for applications is 31 January 2022.

STV is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and equality of opportunity for all. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

STV Group plc